Hold fast to the pattern of sound words which you heard from me, in the faith and love [that are] in Christ Jesus.

You know this, that all those in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful--{he cannot deny himself}.

and their message {will spread} like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

who have deviated concerning the truth [by] saying the resurrection has already taken place, and they are upsetting the faith of some.

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness."

Now in a great house [there] are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthenware [ones], some of which [are] for honorable use, and some of which [are] for ordinary use.

correcting those who are opposed with gentleness, [seeing] whether perhaps God may grant them repentance to a knowledge of the truth,

For from these are those who slip into houses and captivate foolish women loaded down with sins, led by various kinds of desires,

But you continue in [the things] which you have learned and are convinced [of], [because you] know from whom you learned [them],

and that from childhood you have known the holy writings that are able [to make] you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.